Anchoring & Docking

  1. Polyform HTM-2 FenderFits Fender Cover

    $37.24
    2
  2. TRAC Outdoors Anchor Winch Switch Assembly - 69851

    $37.24
    0
  3. TACO Stainless Steel SuproFlex Rub Rail End Cap

    $37.24 - $58.39
    0
  4. Simrad Lanyard for FreeSteer Joystick Remote - 000-16428-001

    $37.24
  5. Seachoice Stainless Steel Fender Holder Kit

    $37.24 - $206.44
  6. Greenfield Products Shallow Water Anchor Buddy Mooring Line - 1/2"

    $37.24 - $54.16
  7. Taylor Made Dock Pro Replacement Inflatable Dock Wheel

    $37.26 - $165.66
    5
  8. Crooked Creek Telescoping Boat Hook - 50475

    $37.26
  9. Danforth Standard Anchor

    $37.28 - $320.94
    5
  10. Lewmar Legacy Series Anchor

    $37.28 - $185.41
  11. Greenfield Products Mini Buddy PWC Anchor Line

    $37.39 - $40.77
  12. Davis Instruments Secure Removable Chafe Guards

    $37.60
    2
  13. Greenfield Products Stretch N' Slide Dock Line - SNS-B

    $37.79
  14. Sleipner Control Harness 4-Wire Cable

    $38.36 - $177.38
    0
  15. Ironwood Anchor Ring Anchor Retrieval System - 002.45

    $38.62
    0
  16. Suncor Bow Chock

    $38.65 - $65.44
    2
  17. Vetus Drivepin Set for BOW50/80 - BP381

    $38.65
  18. Taylor Made Pontoon Corner Gard - 31038

    $38.67
    2
  19. Camco Telescoping Boat Hook

    $38.67 - $71.10
  20. Seachoice Deluxe Anchor

    $38.68 - $52.80
    3
  21. Panther Shore Spike

    $38.68 - $71.12
  22. Up to 9% off

    Taylor Made Economy Fender Kit

    $38.70 - $45.75
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  23. T-H Marine Kayak Anchor Kit - BE-AN-50299-DP

    $38.76
    0
  24. Lewmar Stainless Steel Anchor Safety Strap

    $39.08 - $74.61
  25. Maxwell Windlass Pressure Arm Upgrade Kit - P102837

    $40.06
    0
  26. Perko Straight Chocks (2-Pack) - 1230DP0CHR

    $40.06
  27. Whitecap Chrome Plated Brass Skene Bow Chocks

    $40.08 - $64.05
    0
  28. Up to 11% off

    Taylor Made Perimeter Dock & Post Bumper

    $40.08 - $1,361.54
    4
  29. Greenfield Products Painted Mushroom Anchor - 8 lbs - 444-8

    $40.11
  30. Peerless ACCO Mooring Chain - 3/4"

    $40.33
    3
  31. Taylor Made Heavy Duty Straight Dock Bumper - 349

    $41.13
    1
  32. Seachoice Straight Dock Bumper

    $41.13 - $42.63
  33. Maxwell Windlass Replacement Pressure Arm - Upper - 4611

    $41.47
    1
  34. Polyform FenderFits Fender Cover

    $41.47
    0
  35. Up to 9% off

    Samson HarborMaster Double Braid Dock Line

    $41.47 - $254.43
    13
  36. TACO Rub Rail End Cap - F90-0001BKN-1

    $41.47
    0
  37. Camco Fold-Away Step - 43672

    $41.49
    0
  38. Lofrans #911 Nylon X2/Project 1000 Chain Pipe Cover Support - LWPCP049

    $41.49
  39. Up to 19% off

    Taylor Made Net Buoy

    $41.50 - $244.66
    2
  40. Peguet Galvanized Steel Twist Quick Link

    $41.92 - $77.07
  41. Sea-Dog Hawse Pipe - 328160-1

    $42.04
    0
  42. Up to 19% off

    Dock Edge Twin Eye Ribbed Fenders with Line and Covers (2-Pack)

    $42.66 - $60.69
  43. Lewmar Deck Switch Adapter Plate - 45005199

    $42.88
    0
  44. Maxwell 4445 Windlass Replacement Stripper Arm

    $42.88
    0
  45. Maxwell Replacement Windlass Stripper Arm Assembly Kit - 7278

    $42.88
    0
  46. Whitecap Brass Skene Bow Chocks (2-Pack)

    $42.88 - $80.95
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  47. Lewmar VX2/3 Windlass Chain Cover Kit - 66120003

    $42.88
  48. Seachoice LED Round Solar Courtesy Dock Light - 03701

    $42.88

About Anchoring & Docking

A good boat anchor and the proper anchoring accessories to set and retrieve it can make the difference between a great time on the water and a very frustrating exercise in futility. Nothing is more irritating than having to cut the line on a perfectly good anchor rode because you are unable to hoist it aweigh and haul it on board your boat.

First, you need to know what type of sea bottom that you will normally be dropping your anchor into so you can decide which anchor will work best for your needs. Then, you need to decide upon the length of anchor rode that you will need to buy, again, based upon the majority of places that you plan to drop anchor. If you are planning on spending a lot of time deep sea fishing, you will need to buy a longer anchor rode than if you just plan to anchor near shore all the time. The choice is entirely up to you, which is the reason why we are generally reluctant to advise you and never pressure you into making a purchase decision.

However, you should always buy the best anchoring gear that you can afford because you can never predict when you will need to rely on it in an emergency, so make sure that your cleats, chocks, bow roller, and windlass are strong enough to carry the load of your boat in any sea conditions. Also, having the proper chafing gear and shock absorbers will protect the investment in your favorite boat, so you can enjoy being out on the water.